PRAYER CONcERNS
Dorothy Bader, Bobbie Bennett, the family of Agnes Bertke, Don Bird, the family of Mary Dieringer, Sandy Dieringer, Sheryl Frahm, Todd Marquis, Kevin Meyer, Margaret Miller, Hunter Stachler, Mark VanTilburg, and Parker Wynk.
Congregational Meeting
The next congregational meeting will be held on November 15 at noon in the Fellowship Hall.
All Saints Sunday
On November 1, join us for All Saints Day to honor all baptized people of God and to remember the faithful who have died, especially those we lost in the last year.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know? If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers for 9/27/26 were given by Gayetta Hogan to the glory of God, in honor of her family, and in thanks for her church family.
The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
purple door pacers
Let's walk! Oh, the places we'll go. Check the schedule in the lobby.
poinsettia order time!
It's time to order Christmas Poinsettias. Return your order form in the offering plate or to the church office by November 9.
Christmas Eve Music
There are sign-up sheets located on the Lobby table and on the Music Room door for anyone who would like to provide special music for either of the Christmas Eve worship services (4:00 & 9:00 PM). Please sign up!
call food pantry
C.A.L.L. Ministries is very appreciative of the support they receive from us! Items needed at this time: Pads, Tampons, Diapers (all sizes), & Baby Wipes. Donations can be dropped off in the grocery cart in the Lobby.
W.O.W. returns!
Regular WOW nights are back. Register your kids: https://tinyurl.com/Wow26-27 & Volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/Wow-volunteer26-27
Our WOW Meal Teams need help. If you are feeling a call to help with our meal teams on Wednesday nights during WOW, contact Jenelle to get started!
Our WOW Meal Teams need help. If you are feeling a call to help with our meal teams on Wednesday nights during WOW, contact Jenelle to get started!
Bible blessing
The 3rd grade bible blessing is on October 28, in the Sanctuary at 7:20 PM. All are welcome to attend this special celebration as we share the Word with these young people.
OCC
Operation Christmas Child is just around the corner. We will be collecting these items in the Narthex until November 1st for the Shoebox Packing Party on November 4th. We are requesting: 1. School supplies (crayons, colored pencils, markers, erasers, pencil sharpeners, etc.); 2. Washcloths; and 3. Reusable plastic cups, water bottles, or bowls that will fit in a shoebox.
Harvest jubilee
Our Praise Band will be offering their Harvest Jubilee concert on Sunday, November 8 at 4:30 pm at the Rockford United Methodist Church, 202 S Franklins St, Rockford, OH. Dinner will be served following the concert.
Festival of tables
Decorators are needed! Our annual event is Saturday, December 5 this year. If you are interested in decorating a table, please let Beth Heiby, Susie Nelson, or Mary Meyer know by October 31.
Santa's Helpers
As in the past, we will collect money during the months of October and November for our early-December deliveries. Our goal is to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to some members of our church family. We send monetary gifts to our active-service military friends. We also deliver care packages to our local homebound and nursing home friends and to those just needing a “hug” this time of year.
If you would like to make a donation, place it in the offering plate or church office marked “Santa’s Helpers.” Donation cans will be placed in the Narthex for the month of November. Thank you for helping us to show these special people that they are loved and remembered by their friends at St. John!
If you would like to make a donation, place it in the offering plate or church office marked “Santa’s Helpers.” Donation cans will be placed in the Narthex for the month of November. Thank you for helping us to show these special people that they are loved and remembered by their friends at St. John!
sewing circle
We are seeking volunteers who can tie a simple knot to join us for a morning of fun on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month starting at 9 am!
Snacks for after worship and for W.O.W.
Our Freezers are Full for October. Thanks to everyone who has been baking cookies and other treats. Please be ready to answer a call for more baking in the coming months.
Council Meetings
The Church Council will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. in the church library. Visitors are welcome to attend. If you would like to share a topic or address something of concern, please let the Council know in advance.
Advent Devotional
We are looking for folks interested in contributing to our annual Advent Devotional book. This year, our theme is “Songs of the Season” featuring your favorite hymns and psalms. See Moriah Plattner in the Narthex to sign up. Submissions are due by November 1.